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I am replacing the lower A-arm inner shaft bushings on my '49 Merc. Is there any thing special I need to know for re-installing to get/keep the...
My '50 Merc control arm rubber seals are dried and cracked. My car came with a seal kit for the upper and lower control arm shafts that I think...
Yea, when I air up the bags to ride height and set it on the ground, it doesn't seem to make any difference to the end link alignment. I'm...
no, not at this point. I'm still lining everything out before putting the engine and tranny on.
I readily admit that I'm not well schooled in front suspension stuff. I have the Jamco (Hellwig) upgraded sway bar for my 1950 Merc. Are the end...
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That is truly a magical question that I wish I had an answer to. Hopefully no more than 5 yrs which, by that time will already be 15 yrs past the...
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yea, 1949 Merc.
Gentleman, I am 10 yrs into a 5 yr frame off build and am still only working on the frame! My issue is this: I have 1/4" gap between my front tie...
Ok guys. I beseech the experts for help and knowledge! (that's you all!) I've got a 50 Merc project with 1st gen Camaro spindles and/or hubs with...
For what it's worth, Mike and I played phone tag a few times today... the point being, that he was making the effort. He admitted to basically...
Thanks guys, Mike got back to me this AM after an email expressing my concern and worry. He sent pictures and explained my project just kept...
This is NOT a flame post because I know Mike is highly known and recommended in the flatty world, but I sent a short block to him back in December...
I'm installing the factory heater system on my 1950 Mercury (it didn't have one before). Should I have the flapper in the vent tube situated to...
I have a 1950 Merc with a 302 in it. When I got it, it had no heater in it. I've redone factory heater parts and installed them, but I want to get...
I guess I thought I had this understood...but the more I look at it the more confused I get myself. With my harness having the constant 12V...
thank you gents!
Hey all... I just switched to an electric fuel pump (Airtex 8251) on my 1950 Mercury (bad vapor lock on really hot summer days). I am going to use...
Hey all... I'm needing to sell off my "collection" of Mercury's, a 1949 and two 1950's - all 4 doors. Don't get to excited, they're in field...
I have to many pics and info for this post. I made a web site for all the details. I promise its not clickbait or a scam... take a look!...
All of the usual suspects are out of these. Dennis Carpenter who generally supplies everyone else is in "new product development" for them (read...
DING DING DING!!!!!!! We have a WINNER!!! You are correct. I just found this out this Am after contacting the guy i bought the car from. Ebay -...
I don't think there is one.. its all HEI. But I fully admit I'm fairly distributor ignorant... I cant find any ID marks on any of the internal...
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This is in a 1974 Ford 302 engine. The distributor is an HEI with a clip-on style cap. I can find no markings, or any type of ideaing features....
I know this may be a dumb question but here goes anyway: I have a 50 Merc with a 302. The previous owner had the electric fan wired to a toggle...
I need to replace one of the shock towers on my 49 Merc frame. I have a replacement one but wondered about the rivets holding it on. Has anyone...
Thank you for that Petejoe!
Anyone know if this gentleman is still around? His site was last updated in 2002. Looking to have my water pumps rebuilt... here's a link to the...
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